CSS named color
Orchid Color Code
Orchid is a medium, moderately saturated magenta with the hex code #DA70D6. In RGB it is rgb(218, 112, 214), in HSL hsl(302, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 49%, 2%, 15%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword orchid.
White text on Orchid has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 and black text 7.27:1, so black text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Fuchsia 400 (#E879F9).
Use Orchid in CSS
.element {
color: orchid;
background-color: #da70d6;
border-color: rgb(218, 112, 214);
}Tints and shades of Orchid
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with Orchid
Color-wheel harmonies built from #DA70D6. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on Orchid
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Questions about Orchid
What is the hex code for Orchid?
The hex code for Orchid is #DA70D6. Its RGB value is rgb(218, 112, 214) and its HSL value is hsl(302, 59%, 65%).
What colors go with Orchid?
The complementary color of Orchid is #71DA75. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #A971DA and #DA71A2; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #D7DA71 and #71D7DA.
Is Orchid readable as a text color?
On a white background Orchid has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1, which does not pass WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 7.27:1.